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NK02 UZJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 185,365 miles on the clock, averaging 8,202 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for NK02 UZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,202

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading185,365 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,202
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NK02 UZJ 103k123k144k165k185k '06'16'12

Check NK02 UZJ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,365 miles
Since last MOT+794 miles
PASS
Mileage184,571 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,504 miles
Since last MOT+7,509 miles
PASS
Mileage176,995 miles
Since last MOT+13,756 miles
PASS
Mileage163,239 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,154 miles
PASS
Mileage156,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,061 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,019 miles
Since last MOT+11,351 miles
PASS
Mileage135,668 miles
Since last MOT+441 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,227 miles
Since last MOT+11,964 miles
PASS
Mileage123,263 miles
Since last MOT+9,164 miles
PASS
Mileage114,099 miles
Since last MOT+5,964 miles
PASS
Mileage108,135 miles
Since last MOT+5,362 miles
PASS
Mileage102,773 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 UZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNK — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NK02 UZJ

What car is NK02 UZJ?

NK02 UZJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NK02 UZJ?

The last recorded mileage for NK02 UZJ was 185,365 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NK02 UZJ passed its MOT?

NK02 UZJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2016.

Is NK02 UZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NK02 UZJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NK02 UZJ?

NK02 UZJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.